SOLUTION: x+3 ____ =1 2x-1 How do I solve this algebraic equation?

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Question 253745: x+3
____ =1
2x-1

How do I solve this algebraic equation?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+3
____ =1
2x-1
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Cross-multiply to get:
x+3 = 2x-1
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.